Clocks imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clocks by South Africa reached $2.7 million in 2024 (287 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 287 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 135 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 345 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 167 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 206 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 951 t |
Where South Africa imports clocks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 87% |
| Switzerland | $79K | 3% |
| Germany | $65K | 2.4% |
| India | $62K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $29K | 1.1% |
| France | $23K | 0.9% |
| United States | $20K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
| Slovenia | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9105
| 9105.29 | Clocks: (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, other than electrically operated | 38% |
| 9105.21 | Clocks: (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), wall clocks, electrically operated | 31% |
| 9105.99 | Clocks: (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), other than alarm or wall clocks, other than electrically operated | 9.6% |
| 9105.11 | Clocks: (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, electrically operated | 9.6% |
| 9105.91 | Clocks: (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), (other than alarm or wall clocks), electrically operated | 9% |
| 9105.19 | Clocks: (excluding those with watch movements and instrument panel clocks), alarm clocks, other than electrically operated | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.28 per kg, close to the world average of $10.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Clocks exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported clocks worth $267 thousand (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (29%), Botswana (20%), Eswatini (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $78K | 29% |
| Botswana | $55K | 20% |
| Eswatini | $30K | 11% |
| Zambia | $20K | 7.5% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 5.8% |
| Lesotho | $12K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $8K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9105: Clocks, other, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of clocks imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported clocks worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 287 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply clocks to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Switzerland (3%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of clocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.28 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $10.76 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of clocks to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does South Africa also export clocks?
Yes. South Africa exported $267 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Botswana and Eswatini. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for clocks?
The HS code for clocks is heading 9105. In South Africa the largest six-digit codes were 9105.29 (38% of the value) and 9105.21 (31%). It sits in HS chapter 91 (clocks and watches and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9105 page.
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